LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

The mission of Longmeadow High School is to provide all students with high quality, challenging educational opportunities which will empower them to actively participate in and to contribute to a changing, global society. In order to succeed in the 21st century, we recognize that we and our students must demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills, be self-directed, have a sense of social responsibility, be able to use technology effectively, and work independently and collaboratively. We are committed to offering rigorous courses that incorporate technology, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, collaboration, and practical application.

The faculty and staff of Longmeadow High School are committed to students being effective communicators, students and teachers collaborating, a physically and socially safe environment where diversity is respected and appreciated and students are accountable for appropriate behavior that contributes positively to our school community, rigorous and varied curricula, varied methods of instruction and assessment to engage all learners, incorporating activities that require critical thinking, creative problem solving, practical application of skills, and technology, students learning to evaluate and to effectively use technology, students becoming self-directed, active learners, students being involved in co-curricular activities.

"All students, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness, have equal access to the general education program and the full range of any occupational or vocational programs offered by the district."

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Longmeadow Safe Homes Network

posted Sept 13, 2017

All parents and guardians of Longmeadow students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend a meeting of the Longmeadow Safe Homes Network, Thursday, September 28th at 8:45am in room 97 at Longmeadow High School. The Safe Homes Network is made up of families who offer safe environments for teens to socialize while presenting a clear message opposing teen drug and alcohol use. Our first meeting will focus on identifying parent needs and concerns regarding substance use prevention."

College Admissions Night

posted Sept 13, 2017

The College Admissions Night for seniors and their parents is being held on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:30 PM in the Business and Technology Center (BTC). A panel of admission counselors will answer questions related to the applicant review and selection process. The LHS procedures in Naviance will also be briefly discussed. Please park in the lot on Grassy Gutter and enter through the entrance to the left of the main entrance. Once inside the building, turn left and proceed toward the BTC.

PSAT Registration

posted Sept 12, 2017

PSAT's are being administered at Longmeadow High School on Saturday, October 14th. Registration begins on Monday, September 18th and continues through October 11th. We will not accept any late registrations. The fee is $26 and checks can be made payable to Longmeadow High School. Guidance Counselors are visiting sophomore and junior history classes this week to inform students about the upcoming testing. If you have any questions regarding the PSAT's, please feel free to contact your son/daughter's guidance counselor.

Seniors and Senior Parents!

posted Sept 7, 2017

Get your senior pictures taken soon! IF you haven't already started planning, make your arrangements now. Your yearbook picture is due October 27. Details on the new yearbook website. Check it out!

Parents and Guardians

posted Sept 5, 2017

The Longmeadow High School Parent Advisory Council (LHS PAC) is reaching out to you today to invite you to become a PAC member! Our first PAC meeting is at LHS (Main Office conference room) on September 26th at 8:30 AM. Bring a friend! We promise the meeting will be brief and the coffee will be hot! Please consider joining the PAC: www.lhspac.org (Donate button is located on far right, bottom of the web page)

What does PAC membership really mean? Being a part of the LHS PAC means you’ll have the opportunity to be even more informed about events and items of interest at LHS. You’ll be asked to vote occasionally on proposed PAC expenditures. And, you’ll be welcomed at PAC meetings, which provide a direct communication link to other LHS parents and the LHS administration and take place every six weeks or so.

LHS PAC is committed to supporting the students and staff of Longmeadow High School. This is an exciting time at LHS. We have a school that is rich in academics, athletics, the arts, clubs, community service and special events. With your support, and your membership dollars, the PAC can strengthen LHS programs and events and provide additional tools to help our students succeed.

Welcome to the new school year!

posted August 30, 2017

Please allow this to serve as a quick reminder about a few items for tomorrow, Thursday, August 31st.

Students in grades 9-11 should report to their homerooms by 7:44 AM.

Seniors should report directly to the LHS Auditorium for a 7:44 class assembly.

The traffic pattern plan for LHS is the same as it was last year and we based this on input/insight from students, parents, the DPW and the Longmeadow Police Department. Please remember that the far end (closest to Bliss Road) of the student parking lot is an exit only. Please remember to use the inner lane of the horseshoe, pull up as far as you can and drop off anywhere along the curb, respect buses and drive slowly while on campus. Also, please do not drop students off at the entrance of the teacher parking lot because it causes traffic back-ups and is unsafe.

There are plenty of bicycle racks on campus that students can use if they want to ride their bikes to school. Please bring your own lock.

Thank you and have a safe, healthy school year.

Posted Aug. 11, 2017

Student schedules for 2017-18: For students in grades 9 through 12, schedules will be available for viewing on the PowerSchool Public Portal beginning on August 14th. For students who are new to the district, schedules will be mailed home. Guidance Counselors will be available August 22, 23, 24, and 25 for schedule conflicts only. The Counseling staff will not be available for any schedule changes prior to August 22nd. We will again be using the online sign-up system called Sign-Up Genius. We will be sending the Sign-Up Genius link to the students’ school email on the afternoon of Monday, August 14th.

We ask that students sign up for one time slot only. For students who have a sibling at the high school, please make sure that each sibling signs up for their own slot, one slot per student. Students who are unable to come in on these days or are unable to get a time slot should email the conflict issue to their counselor. If a student’s conflict cannot be resolved through the email, they should see their counselor during the first week of school (before and after school and during ICE blocks). Guidance Counselors will not be available for schedule conflicts during the Professional Development Days on August 28 and 29 or on August 30th, the Freshman and New Student Orientation Day.

The first day of school is Thursday, August 31st. Underclass students should report to their homeroom and all seniors to the auditorium. Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to seeing you on August 31st.

Ninth Grade & New Student Orientation

Posted August 3, 2017

Ninth graders and new students should note that we have scheduled an orientation for Wednesday, August 30th. Please join us in the LHS Auditorium at 8:15 AM. Students will be introduced to their Guidance Counselor, administrators and other support staff as part of this orientation and they will also be able to familiarize themselves with the layout of the building as it relates to their individual schedules. Students should plan on being with us until 12:15 PM on that day.

Longmeadow High School Newletter August 2017PDF rev.pdf

Back-To-School Newsletter. August 2017 Edition

Posted August 1, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians & Students:

Hopefully this newsletter finds you enjoying summer. The attached information is being provided so that you can plan accordingly for the opening day of school on Thursday, August 31st. Our calendar for major school-year events is included in a mailing, as well as here on our new website.